Japanese stationery is elaborate and of high quality, and is highly regarded around the world. There are also many kawaii products, which are highly popular among children. Here we would like to...
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J-POP: ’80s Cool and Funny Idol Group, Shibugaki-Tai
Shibugaki-Tai broke new ground as an idol group, and more than 30 years after their breakup, they have continued to maintain their presence in Japanese entertainment. Here, we would like to take a...
Why is Sushi so Popular around the World?
Sushi is a dish that is extremely popular in Japan and is known as the "Japanese sole food". Not only that Sushi goes around on the conveyor belt, but also around the world in different forms. Let's...
Japanese Unique Health Method, “Hara-hachi-bun-me”
Do you know how long the average life expectancy of Japanese people is? According to 2020's data, men are 81.64 years old, rank 2 in the world, and women are 87.74 years old, top in the world. One...
The Best Matcha Powder’s Supplier from Japan
Matcha is recognized as a superfood, and there are several centers in Japan that produce incredibly high quality, rich and fragrant matcha powder.Among them, Yame-Cha has always been called the best...
Discover the Secrets of “Superfood” Matcha (Part3)
Matcha is now known worldwide, being sold in coffee shops, supermarkets specializing in organic products, and even across the ocean in Western countries. In particular, matcha is attracting...
Japanime: the masterpiece of Rumiko Takahashi’s Rumic World, Inuyasha
There is a manga artist in Japan who made her debut in the 1970s and still has a strong presence. Her name is Rumiko Takahashi. The world view of her manga is unique and continues to be loved and...
Discover the Secrets of “Superfood” Matcha (Part2)
Matcha is now known worldwide, being sold in coffee shops, supermarkets specializing in organic products, and even across the ocean in Western countries. In particular, matcha is attracting...
A Devil’s Samba Absorbing All Sorrows from Japan
The shogun, wearing a gold kimono, his face painted white, and his hair tied up in "Cyon-Mage", dances a spectacular dance with his "Koshimoto" dancers, known as "Matsuken Samba". The joyful and...
Discover the Secrets of “Superfood” Matcha (Part1)
Matcha is now known worldwide, being sold in coffee shops, supermarkets specializing in organic products, and even across the ocean in Western countries. In particular, matcha is attracting...
A Soy Sauce Brand Contributing to the production of the COVID-19 Vaccines
YAMASA since 1645Founded in the early Edo periodYamasa Soy Sauce was founded in Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture, in 1645, at a time when the Edo Shogunate was inaugurated and Edo was undergoing great...
Anime History #2: The Genealogy of “Kawaii” Created by Anime Heroines
The history of "kawaii," a word that originated in Japan, is deeply related to anime, Japan's representative subculture. In particular, it goes without saying that the many highly original anime...
Kyoto is in a Rush to open Luxury Hotels
In Kyoto, there are many old “Machiya” houses that are more than 100 years old, and if you go to the suburbs, you will find abundant greenery and nature. Now, New hotels that take advantage of the...
J-POP: The Most Talented Singer, KOJI TAMAKI’s Ultimate Tracks
Emotional, unrestrained, sometimes wild, but simple. That is the music of Koji Tamaki. Anzen-ChitaiKoji Tamaki's music career began with "Anzenchitai", which Band dominated the Japanese music scene...
The Laundress: The Best Tool Turning Life’s Chores into Enjoyable Experiences
About The LaundressPremium Fabric Care BrandTHE LAUNDRESS is a specialty brand of fabric care that started in New York in March 2004. The brand offers stylish and environmentally friendly fabric...
Tamagotchi: Evolving Digital Mobile Pets
This November 2021, Tamagotchi will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its launch. The distributor, Bandai, has announced the release of a new model, Tamagotchi Smart, to commemorate this 25th...
6 Cooking-Themed Anime to know Japanese Food Culture
Japan, with its long north-south axis, four seasons, and being surrounded by the sea, has a diverse food culture rooted in its rich climate, people's spirituality, and history, while skillfully...
Three Ultimate Forms of Soybeans changed
“Washoku”, the traditional dietary culture of the Japanese, was registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2013 and is attracting attention from all over the world. Tofu, Natto...
Black Tea Culture of The World
The great turning point for Black Tea came in the 19th century. After the discovery of Assam, a more suitable tea tree for tea, and the process of tea production, tea cultivation started all over...
Three Ultimate “Gekiga” Works of Takao Saito
On September 24, 2021, the Japanese Gekiga artist, Takao Saito, passed away at the age of 84. We pray for his soul resting in peace and would like to introduce three of the best works left by...